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1. Students who participate in high school athletic programs not required for graduation are eligible for random drug testing. (See Policy)
2. Use and/or possession of tobacco - 1st offense: coach/player conference; 2nd offense: 90 school days suspension from participating in athletics; 3rd offense: dismissal from all athletic teams.
3. In-school suspension – Participation in practice or games on the day of ISS will be at the discretion of the coach for the first offense. The coach may add additional discipline as necessary. If a student has a second offense OSS or ISS during the season, the student will be dismissed from the team.
4. Out of school suspension - Students may not participate in any school activity (practice or games) while on OSS. The coach may add additional discipline as necessary. If a student has a second offense OSS or ISS during the season, the student will be dismissed from the team.
5. Off-Season ISS/OSS Policy – Any player who receives ISS/OSS for a 3rd Offense during his/her off-season will be removed from the team during all off-season activities.
6. School attendance – On the day of a game, student athletes must attend 2 periods (block schedule) of the school day to be eligible to play. Exceptions are family funerals, doctor’s appointments, school business or approval by Athletic Director or Principal.
7. Sign-outs - Before signing out of school early, a student athlete is expected to inform the head coach of that sport. Failure to do so results in communication problems, practice schedule issues and an unexcused absence from practice.
8. Game behavior - (flagrant fouls, fighting, and/or unsportsmanlike conduct) Disciplinary action and or suspensions will be handled by the coach. Players can be suspended by the SC High School League.
9. Quitting - An athlete that quits one sport in our program will not be allowed to practice with another team until the team that he/she quit completes its season, including playoffs. The athlete must turn in all equipment issued and pay any fees owed before starting another sport. This rule includes a coach dismissing a player for team violations.
10. Habitual violations of school or athletic policy - May result in a student being barred from the athletic program.
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